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Distance from Durban to Harrismith N5

Durban to Harrismith N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min.

N Durban → Harrismith N5
Road distance
302.5 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R508.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R564.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R568.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R668.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R671.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R744.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R750.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R879.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R883.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R979.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R987.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
313° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
133° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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302.5 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Durban
Finish Harrismith N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  13. Continue make a U-turn
    2.5 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5
06:30 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,264.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,331.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
151.4 km
Total: 302.5 km
Midpoint 151.4 km
302.5 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.5 km
Return-cycle span 605.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.13038, 29.95693
End -28.28371, 29.11333
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Harrismith N5? +
Durban is about 302.5 km from Harrismith N5 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Harrismith N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Harrismith N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Harrismith N5? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Durban to Harrismith N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R508.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R564.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R568.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Harrismith N5? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Harrismith N5
: Harrismith
From Durban To Harrismith N5
Bethlehem
From Durban To Harrismith N5

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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